We had an unusual event at Waikawa Beach this weekend: the launch of a Little Free Library created by a couple of members of the community. Here’s Anja giving a speech before cutting the ribbon. And that’s the back of me as I introduced Anja to the 40 or 50 folks who attended. 📚

Whew! A busy day doing various tasks for our local Waikawa Beach Ratepayers Association: emails, blog posts, some admin stuff, update the list of members, liaise with the Horowhenua District Council about a dumped trampoline — perfect for a cool, rainy day.

On 05 May I posted about a neighbouring property for sale: Waikawa Beach For Sale: 146 Strathnaver Drive. When we drove past this afternoon it had a Sold sign on it. 5 days. Not bad.

Waikawa Beach For Sale: 146 Strathnaver Drive:

2 bedrooms; 1 bathroom; 50m2 floor area; 3464m2 land area. Buyer Enquiry Over $695,000

Neighbours of ours. In the photo our place is the white dot near top right.

Waikawa Beach For Sale: 61-63 Manga Pirau Street:

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 70m2 floor area; 827m2 land area. Two immediate beachfront sections. Includes self contained very well appointed tiny house.

Will it sell? Land already half lost to storms. Sea rise and storms are threats.